Analüüskõlbulik

Analüüskõlbulik is an Estonian term that translates to "analyzable" or "suitable for analysis" in English. It is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in fields like chemistry, biology, and environmental science.

The term refers to a sample, substance, or data that possesses the necessary characteristics to be subjected to a particular analytical method or procedure. For a sample to be analyzable, it must be in a state where its components can be extracted, detected, and quantified accurately. This might involve factors such as the concentration of the analyte being within the detection limits of the instrument, the absence of interfering substances that would skew the results, or the sample being prepared in a way that is compatible with the analytical technique.

For instance, in environmental monitoring, water samples might be considered analyzable for heavy metals if the concentration of those metals is high enough to be measured by a spectrophotometer and if the water matrix does not contain compounds that would interfere with the measurement. Similarly, in medical diagnostics, a blood sample is analyzable for a specific biomarker if the biomarker is present in a detectable quantity and the sample has been collected and processed appropriately to prevent degradation or contamination.

The concept of analyzability is crucial for ensuring the reliability and validity of scientific data. If a sample is not analyzable under the chosen conditions, the results obtained will be inaccurate, leading to flawed conclusions and potentially incorrect decisions. Therefore, considerable effort is often put into sample preparation and method development to ensure that samples are indeed analyzable.